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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.34, 331.15 and 162.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.34, 331.15 and 162.58 is: 224.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.34 : 331.15 = 162.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.34/331.15 = 162.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.34x = 331.15 × 162.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.34x = 53,838.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,838.37/240.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.01

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